Category Archives: Social Studies & Science

Primary source documents are powerful tools for engaging students with social studies content and informational text. These artifacts can bring history to life for students who may feel disconnected from experiences of people long ago. The Book of Negroes is the companion app to the multi-part television series. It is a free download with content…

Science4Us is a web-based science curriculum for students in kindergarten, first grade, and second grade. It teaches science using a fun, interactive approach. In addition to digital games and online activities, there are offline experiments and hands-on projects. Teachers have access to detailed lesson plans, automated student reports and session guides to help prepare and…

The National Archives has lots of great resources for students including DocsTeach and Today’s Document. They have a new iBook and iPad app called Congress Creates the Bill of Rights that is now available. Both of these free resources include content that helps students understand the legislative process. They include primary source documents and interactive features…

The John F. Kennedy Library Foundation has a new app for elementary and middle students called JFK Challenge. This iPad app takes kids to the Apollo 11 mission to teach them about this period in American History. Kids can take a spaceship to the moon as they explore this animated app. Perfect for children curious about…

Last year I shared a fantastic free app DIY Sun Science that gives students access to lots of content to explore. The Lawrence Hall of Science has a new app for iPads called DIY Human Body that includes informational text, activities and videos. Students can read about body systems and examine different diagrams. There are video clips…

I’ve shared some of the reasons I love Drawp for School and this includes how easily it can be incorporated across the subject areas. Social studies teachers love using Drawp as a way to inspire students to create multimedia bundles. Not only do Drawp creations help students build an understanding of particular subjects and concepts,…

Financial Literacy is essential for students working to become college and career ready. This important real world skill can be strengthened with the online resources developed by H&R Block. Their Budget Challenge provides a fantastic opportunity for students to learn and play for prizes including scholarships and grants. Students will encounter personal budgeting situations and asked to…

Elements 4D by DAQRI is a fantastic app for students exploring the Periodic Table of Elements. Using augmented reality technology, users can scan a trigger and see one of 36 elements come to life on their screen. It’s a unique way to get children excited about science and learn important chemistry facts at the same time. Visit the…

Drawp for School is a great tool for managing workflow in a one-to-one classroom and can be used across the content areas. With this app students complete tasks designed by the teacher. This can include drawing a picture or labeling a diagram. Drawp is as flexible as paper – it can be used with any subject.…

StudySync’s Blast feature offers a real-world, read-write connection for students, giving them the opportunity to share their opinions on a variety of topics. You’ll be able to help students answer the question, What’s happening in the world today? and learn about what your students think about those current events. Blasts are one of the many resources offered…